Restaurant Manager

Omni Hotels

Washington, DC, USA

Nov 30, 2018

Hospitality / Restaurant / Food Service

Job Description

Overview

Shoreham Hotel

Nestled in the Woodley Park neighborhood of Washington, DC, the Omni Shoreham Hotel is a true urban oasis within the Capitol City. Associates pride themselves as being a part of a historic landmark serving as host to numerous presidents, dignitaries, political events and inaugural balls.

Associates can enjoy and be rewarded by several career development opportunities and the environment to grow one's career into various areas of the hotel including leadership roles. The Omni Shoreham Hotel associates consistently rank their place of employment as one of the Best Places to Work by the Washington Business Journal and scored the hotel with the highest ever results on the Associate Engagement Survey in 2012.

Associates at the Omni Shoreham Hotel are proud of being a true part of an extended family and many have spent their entire careers within the hotel, some with over 4 decades of service! We celebrate these milestones and as well as many other successes on a monthly basis during our all associate rallies, "Hibiscus Huddles, "in honor of our company logo.

Job Description

To provide proper training and supervision of all personnel including assistant managers and supervisors. To insure prompt, courteous service in a manner that complies with Omni Food and Beverage standards and company policies and procedures. To ensure the overall success of the restaurant by guest satisfaction surveys and utilizing financial controls.

Responsibilities

To consistently insure the maximum guest satisfaction while dining in the restaurant.

Pre-meal meeting conducted with service staff on a daily basis.

Supervision of floor during operation.

Insure that service personnel follow service protocol including steps of service.

Monitor timing of guest experience.

Handle all complaints to the guests' satisfaction.

Maintain a consistently smooth running operation.

Make the Front of the House staff weekly schedule.

Ensure Kitchen, stewarding and cashier staff are on duty as scheduled.

Ensure the side-stations are fully stocked with equipment.

All side-work complete and checked out by the manager.

Making sure the beverage machines are functioning properly.

Ensure station rotation in seating.

Assist in seating or service of guests as necessary.

Coordinate all functions in dining room during service.

Monitor productivity of service staff.

Monitor and critique the quality and consistency of the food product.

Making sure special boards and/or descriptions posted accurately.

Continuously check food quality and presentation coming from kitchen.

Maintain food displays during service.

Monitor guest satisfaction and comments regarding food and service.

To be familiar with clients so that there is constant recognition of all repeat guests.

Review reservations on a daily basis and check against the VIP list from the front desk.

All special attention details handled properly.

Maintain the physical atmosphere and cleanliness of the restaurant.

Ensure the staff's uniforms and appearances meet specifications.

Make sure tabletops are set to specifications, and during service, constantly inspect tabletops, side-stations and tray stands.

All menus inspected daily by hostess.

Make sure all equipment in good condition and clean.

Make sure work areas are being maintained neat, orderly and clean.

All lights and music adjusted appropriately for each meal period.

To contribute to the profitability of the restaurant through cost control effectiveness.

Be familiar with all beverage-related procedures and equipment and assist the cashier when needed.

Know and adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Know emergency procedures (including CPR) and work to prevent accidents.

Be familiar with and enforce all policies related to liquor liability laws.

Perform any and all other duties assigned and/or required by management.

Qualifications

2 years of experience in Food and Beverage Supervision or Management role preferred.

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Must have the ability to manage deadlines.

Understanding of Food and Beverage financials including cost and par controls is preferred.

General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Must have a strong attention to detail as well as strong customer service skills.

Must be Food Handler and TABC certified.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

About Omni Hotels

Omni Hotels & Resorts exists to give guests an authentic feel for the local flavor in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. From exceptional golf and spa retreats to dynamic business settings, each Omni property blends seamlessly into the local culture while featuring four-diamond services, signature restaurants, WiFi connectivity and unique wellness options.

At Omni, we dedicate ourselves to leaving a lasting impression with every guest through award-winning, personalized service. And to demonstrate our appreciation to those who are loyal to us, we offer a heightened level of recognition and rewards through our Select Guest® loyalty program and the company’s Power of One® associate empowerment program.